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What is the medical term meaning new?
An ostomy is a surgically-created opening. A fistula is an abnormal opening or connection.
What characteristics does a successful ostomy have?
Most ostomy pouches are inconspicuous and can be worn under almost any kind of clothing. There are typically no restrictions of activity, sport, or travel with an ostomy. Certain contact sports would warrant special protection.
What suffix is a synonym for -otomy?
-tome
What characteristics does an abnormal fetal hemoglobin test have?
Greater than 2% of total hemoglobin is abnormal.
What is -ostomy?
Ostomy is a surgical procedure used to create an opening for urine and feces to be released from the body.
What characteristics does an abnormal external sphincter electromyography have?
A diseased external sphincter muscle will produce an abnormal pattern of electrical activity.
What is the difference between ostomy and otomy?
"ostomy" is surgically creating a hole in the body. "otomy" is surgical incision
How many people have an ostomy?
there are 75,000 to 100,000 ostomy operations each year! That includes, ileostomies, colonostomies and uriostomies.
Where can you find ConvaTec ostomy supplies?
One may purchase ostomy supplies at Walgreens. Walgreens has a large selection of ostomy supplies at fair prices. Also, Walgreens are usually in a close proximity of people in need of ostomy supplies.
What characteristics does an abnormal laryngoscopy have?
An abnormal finding, such as a tumor or an object lodged in the tissue, would either be removed or described for further medical attention.
What is the difference between an ostomy and an ileostomy?
An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the body for waste to exit. An ileostomy specifically involves creating an opening in the small intestine to divert waste. So, an ileostomy is a type of ostomy.
Did Bob Hope have an ostomy?
yes
